Peugeot 406 (2000)
2000 Peugeot 406
CarHunch analysed 33,751 real MOT records for the 2000 Peugeot 406. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Peugeot 406 falls well short of the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 70.2% against the national 80%, and one in five of these cars have had a dangerous defect recorded—a genuine concern for buyers. Diesel models fare slightly worse at 68.8% pass rate versus petrol at 72%, suggesting the petrol option may be marginally more dependable.
These 406s are now over two decades old and averaging 123,000 miles, which is reasonable for the age, yet they're racking up an average of 3.22 failures per test and 11.4 advisories, pointing to widespread wear on suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems. If you're considering one, budget for repair work before purchase and insist on a pre-buy inspection focusing on the cooling system and electricals, where this generation is known to develop expensive problems.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2000 Peugeot 406
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (57%) | 19,296 | 68.8% | 3.53 |
| Petrol (43%) | 14,423 | 72% | 2.81 |
| LPG (0%) | 27 | 70.9% | 2.63 |
| Electric (0%) | 4 | 85.4% | 0.75 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Peugeot 406 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Peugeot 406 vehicles fall between 105,700 and 160,860 miles.
2000 Peugeot 406 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 523 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Peugeot 406
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.5%
Oil leak
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41.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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23.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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22.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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